Rebecca Adlington

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rebecca Adlington
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1989(1989-02-17)
Age	35
Birthplace	Mansfield
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Rebecca Adlington Biography

Rebecca Adlington is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on February 17, 1989 in Mansfield, England, United Kingdom. Olympic freestyle swimmer, who won two gold medals in Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympics at the 400m and 800m races.

Two of the most prominent stars at the 2008 Summer Olympics were her and Usain bolt.

In 2005, Adlington’s sister, Laura, was affected by encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Her sister recovered over time, but its impact inspired Adlington to say in 2012: “It made me more determined. It makes me train harder”. Adlington became an Ambassador of the Encephalitis Society in 2009, to help raise awareness of the illness.

In November 2008, Adlington was named as the Sports Journalists’ Association’s Sportswoman of the Year, receiving her trophy at a ceremony in the City of London from the Princess Royal, herself a former winner of that award. On 14 December 2008, she was voted third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Her great-uncle was Terry Adlington who was a successful goalie in both England and the USA. In 2014, she married Harry Needs. After having a daughter in 2015, they split in 2016.

Rebecca Adlington Net Worth

Rebecca Adlington is one of the richest Swimmer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rebecca Adlington 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She went to The Brunts Academy in Mansfield.

She won the 2008 Olympics gold medal, but was disappointed to win only two bronze medals at 2012 Olympics.

Rebecca Adlington OBE (born 17 February 1989) is a British former competitive swimmer who specialised in freestyle events in international competition. She won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400-metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle, breaking the 19-year-old world record of Janet Evans in the 800-metre final. Adlington was Britain’s first Olympic swimming champion since 1988, and the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since

1908. After winning her first World Championship gold over 800 metres in 2011, along with silver in the 400 metres at the same meet, she won bronze medals in both the women’s 400-metre and 800-metre freestyle events in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rebecca Adlington height 5 ft 10 in Rebecca weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rebecca Adlington Dating?

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The Sherwood Swimming Baths in Adlington’s hometown of Mansfield, where she began swimming as a child, was renamed the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre when it reopened after refurbishment in January 2010. The Yates Bar in Mansfield was renamed the Adlington Arms in her honour, although it soon reverted to its original name.

Facts & Trivia

Rebecca Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Rebecca Adlington celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

At the 2011 World Aquatics Championships, Adlington won the 800-metre freestyle gold medal, beating Lotte Friis over the final 50 metres, and silver in the 400-metre freestyle behind world record-holder Federica Pellegrini of Italy.

Top Facts about Rebecca Adlington

1. Rebecca Adlington is a retired British swimmer.
2. She won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
3. Adlington also won two bronze medals at the same Olympics.
4. She holds multiple world records in swimming events.
5. Adlington was born on February 17, 1989, in Mansfield, England.
6. She retired from competitive swimming in 2013 at age 23.
7. Adlington has been awarded an OBE for her services to swimming.
8. She has since become a television presenter and commentator.
9. Adlington is an ambassador for various charities and organizations.
10. Her success inspired a generation of young swimmers in Britain.

What does Becky Adlington do now?

On 5 February 2013, Adlington retired from all competitive swimming, at the age of 23. Since retiring as a competitor, she has worked for BBC TV as a swimming pundit at the Olympic Games and World Aquatics Championships , and made various other media appearances.

Does Rebecca Adlington have a child?

Adlington, 32, who married her partner Andy Parsons in August, gave birth to their son Albie during lockdown – an experience she describes as ‘weird. ‘ f Becky Adlington with baby Albie.

Does Rebecca Adlington still hold the world record?

DOB:17th February 1989
SWIM SESSIONS PER WEEK:| 10 x 2 hours
AVERAGE WEEKLY METERS SWAM:| 70,000m
RETIRED:| 23 years old (Feb 2013)

Why did Rebecca Adlington retire so early?

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington says not being able to compete with the new younger generation of swimmers has led her to retire from the sport at the age of 23.

Who is Rebecca Adlington's husband?

Harry Needs